Richmond
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Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
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Grace Penman

Counsellor, ACA-L3

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Richmond, VIC 3121
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Grace is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports mixed-culture adults, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they navigate identity, belonging, and life transitions in a cross-cultural world. You might be carrying the weight of family expectations while longing to live in a way that feels true to you, or raising young families while managing relationships shaped by different cultural upbringings. Over time, this tension can show up as anxiety, guilt, confusion, or a sense of never being “enough”, along with feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about where you truly belong as you work to find your own path.
Grace’s approach weaves together EMDR, Narrative Therapy, ACT, and mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy, creating space to explore how emotions, stress, trauma, and cultural histories are held in the body. If you’re feeling lost or torn between competing expectations, therapy can support you to reclaim your voice and reconnect with your sense of self.
Grace’s vision is about supporting her clients in balancing their minds, bodies, and souls for optimal well-being and happiness through a therapeutic care tailored to their needs. You can view more information about Grace through Somira Psychotherapy website.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VIC 3121

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I am available most weekdays.
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Offer an integrative, somatic approach incorporating EMDR, to slow down and listen to what your body and inner world may be holding.
Grace Penman
Connect with Grace Penman
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond, VIC 3121

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I am available most weekdays.
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Offer an integrative, somatic approach incorporating EMDR, to slow down and listen to what your body and inner world may be holding.
Grace Penman

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Bupa
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
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I provide an invoice for clients who wish to claim a rebate from private health insurers.
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Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I provide an invoice for clients who wish to claim a rebate from private health insurers.
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Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Grace Penman

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 3 Member
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I have experience helping adults, teens and families. I'm licensed with ACA and hold additional certification in EMDR therapy.
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Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have experience helping adults, teens and families. I'm licensed with ACA and hold additional certification in EMDR therapy.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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My clients often seek therapy in times of transition - choosing a career path, moving, navigating relationships and identity, or becoming parents, whilst managing strong family expectations. These experiences often stir up anxiety or surface unresolved trauma. We tailor the process to the individual's needs and work with both emotional and bodily responses to enhance the overall quality of life.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My clients often seek therapy in times of transition - choosing a career path, moving, navigating relationships and identity, or becoming parents, whilst managing strong family expectations. These experiences often stir up anxiety or surface unresolved trauma. We tailor the process to the individual's needs and work with both emotional and bodily responses to enhance the overall quality of life.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach integrates EMDR, Parts Work, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based somatic practices. Together we gently explore cultural, relational, and life experiences held in the body, creating space for reflection, healing, and the gradual development of self-trust, emotional clarity, and a grounded sense of identity.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach integrates EMDR, Parts Work, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based somatic practices. Together we gently explore cultural, relational, and life experiences held in the body, creating space for reflection, healing, and the gradual development of self-trust, emotional clarity, and a grounded sense of identity.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Richmond, VIC 3121

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I offer therapy sessions online via video. I am available most weekdays.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3
"
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I am available most weekdays.
Photo of Grace Penman, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grace Penman
Counsellor, ACA-L3